Our Story

Biru Beeru was born from the quiet harmony of Yusman Siswandi and Inke Rafida- a shared love for craft, rooted in thread, wood, and wax.

Over 40 years ago, their journey began with handlooms and the delicate art of dobby weaves on silk, side by side with the making of limited handmade furniture- each piece shaped with care and intention. Around 35 years ago, Inke Rafida introduced batik into their world, adding soul and story to fabric in their humble little workshop in Tanjung Anom, Solo.

Today, Biru Beeru lives on as a family of tapestry- woven not just with skill, but with memory. Alongside Yusman and Inke, their children- Intje, Omar, and Kunir- carry the story forward, designing everything Biru Beeru offers: ceramics that speak softly, wooden pieces that hold form and feeling, fabrics dyed with meaning, and interiors shaped to feel like home.

From Batik to Architecture: Our World of Design

Textile

All of our fabrics are batiked in-house at our factory in Solo, Central Java, using natural materials such as cotton, linen, and silk. With over 40 years of experience in textiles, our skilled artisans bring tradition and expertise into every piece.

Our background in textiles extends beyond batik - we also work with silk weaving, ikat, shibori and other traditional techniques. Each method is explored with the same dedication to crafstmanship and storytelling.

Ceramics

Our ceramic line came much later, following our beginnings in textiles. What makes our ceramics special is the application of batik - using the same traditional technique as on fabric, with canting and malam. We work with porcelain and stoneware, finished with non-lead glazes and fired up to 1200°C. The result? Beautiful, food-grade tableware that brings heritage into your everyday rituals.

Wood

Our wooden pieces first came to life in the 1990s. Each one is hand-carved by our skilled in-house artisans in Solo. We work with Teak, Longan, Sonokeling, and other locally sourced woods from Java - celebrating both craftsmanship and material in every detail.

Every knot and grain is seen as unique characteristics of the wood - not something to hide, but something to highlight. These natural marks are embraced and thoughtfully made part of the design.

Furniture

Our furniture line began over 40 years ago with a focus on limited, handcrafted pieces. Every item is handmade and hand-carved, making each one truly unique. We primarily work with Teak, Amboyna, and Suar wood, and other locally sourced materials. Even the offcuts are given new life - transformed into hand-carved homeware items, like our signature wooden Leaf Box.

Interior & Architecture

We also specialize in interior design and architecture for both private homes and commercial spaces such as cafes. In Solo, we are currently constructing and designing our very own sanctuary - a boutique hotel where guests will soon be able to join hands-on workshops and experience our creative process firsthand.

Commercial Projects

We work on a range of commercial projects, from product design to full interior concepts for spaces in Solo and Jakarta.

Pictured here: Kohler Experience Center (KEC) Showroom, in collaboration with DCM Jakarta.